Windows 10: Unable to remove temp files.

I recently tried updating my system to Windows 11 through https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 and I decided not to, so I forcefully shut it down through the task manager. Now my C: Drive has temp download files taking over 10GB of my space. How can I remove it? I've tried accessing temp and %temp% and also tried using the storage settings but I can't seem to remove it.

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temp file removal

Hi JerrySieb,

I'm Charles, an Independent advisor trying to help.

When trying to erase them, is an error generated? I say this because I understood that you cannot eliminate them. Here the steps to eliminate them:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402661...

I also apply this option to delete them:

1.- Windows + R >> Run, now type: temp + Enter, select all the files, and press Shift + Delete

2.- Windows + R >> Run, now write:% temp% + Enter, select all the files, and press Shift + Delete

3.- Windows + I >> Settings >> System >> Storage (Click on the option) >> Select the list of temporary folders >> Remove files

Attentive to any comments

I hope the steps work for you too

Have a happy day

Best Regards,

Charles.

 

These temp files will not delete

Hi Jeffrey,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

We understand that, you are unable to delete temp files on Windows 10 and I'd be certainly help you.

For a better understanding of your issue, answer the query below:

• Do you receive any prompt or error code?
• What happens, when you try to delete temp files?

I suggest you to follow these methods below and check, if it works:

Method 1:

• Press Windows key + R key together, to open RUN command Window.
• Type "temp" in the RUN Command Window, to open temp folder and then delete the files and folders inside the temp folder.

If the issue persists, follow method 2.

Method 2:

• Press Windows key + R key together, to open RUN command Window.
• Type "%temp%" in the RUN Command Window, to open temp folder and then delete the files and folders inside the temp folder.
  

If the issue persists, follow method 3.

Method 3:

I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode, then perform disk cleanup on Windows 10 and check, if it works.

I suggest you to refer the article and check, if it helps.

Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode):

Windows help & learning

Let's try to perform disk cleanup on Windows 10 and check, if it works.

Disk cleanup in Windows 10:

Disk cleanup in Windows - Microsoft Support

Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows.



Thank you.

 

Temp Files : Runaway Creation

Hello Bruce,

Windows Temporary files are created by the operating system during the normal course of its running when there may not be enough memory allocated for the task.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to delete temporary files nad check if it helps:

Step 1

• Press Windows key + R
• Type temp and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 2

• Press Windows key + R
• Type %temp% and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 3

• Press Windows key + R
• Type prefetch and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Get back to us, if you have further queries. We will be glad to help you.